Brent Jackson attended North Carolina State University. He and his wife, Debbie, have three children and are grandparents to three grandchildren. Brent is a Deacon and Sunday School teacher at Union Grove Baptist Church.

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Brent is a farmer and small business owner. He previously served as chairman of the board of the National Watermelon Association and president of the North Carolina Horticulture Council. 

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Brent is a farmer and small business owner.

Brent is currently a member of the North Carolina State Senate representing District 9. He was first elected in 2010 and served in District 10 until 2022. He was re-elected in 2022 to represent District 9. 

Supports limiting regulations and taxes to benefit businesses, emphasizing that the private sector creates jobs rather than government.

- Supports limiting regulations and taxes to benefit businesses, emphasizing that the private sector creates jobs rather than government.

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Supports the Second Amendment and believes citizens have the right to defend themselves, advocating for safe and responsible gun ownership.

- Supports the Second Amendment and believes citizens have the right to defend themselves, advocating for safe and responsible gun ownership.

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Supports increasing Medicaid services and has sponsored legislation to fund and transform Medicaid to better serve citizens in Lenoir, Duplin, and Sampson County.

- Supports increasing Medicaid services and has sponsored legislation to fund and transform Medicaid to better serve citizens in Lenoir, Duplin, and Sampson County.

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Supports growing the public school system, community colleges, and public universities, while advocating for affordable higher education and increased funding for schools to maintain quality education.

- Supports growing the public school system, community colleges, and public universities, while advocating for affordable higher education and increased funding for schools to maintain quality education.

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Supports expanding the hemp industry in North Carolina.

- Supports expanding the hemp industry in North Carolina.

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As of January 2, 2026, Brent Jackson’s website did not contain information on this issue.

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As a father and grandfather, providing quality education for North Carolina's children is a top priority for Brent Jackson. 

Brent is the founder, president, and CEO of Jackson Farming Company. He also rents some of his property to a hemp company. 

Brent is currently a member of the North Carolina State Senate representing District 9. He was first elected in 2010. He was re-elected in 2022 and 2024.

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Supports limiting regulations and taxes to benefit businesses, emphasizing that the private sector creates jobs rather than the government.

Supports limiting regulations and taxes to benefit businesses, believing that the private sector creates jobs rather than the government.

Supports Medicaid transformation and has sponsored legislation to appropriate funding for it.

William W. Barbour is from Milwaukee, Wisconsin. He has a bachelor 27s degree in political science and psychology from the University of Colorado. He is a husband and father. 

William W. Barbour is from Milwaukee, Wisconsin. He has a bachelor 's degree in political science and psychology from the University of Colorado. He is a husband and father. 

William is a retired United States Air Force lieutenant colonel. He served in the Air Force for over 26 years, including roles as a pilot and in federal civil service. He previously worked as a federal civil service officer in training, safety, scheduling, and logistics at Travis Air Force Base in California. 

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William W. Barbour is a retired United States Air Force lieutenant colonel.

William's campaign for state senate is his first run for public office.

As of January 2, 2026, William W. Barbour’s website did not contain information on this issue.

Supports "constitutional conservatism," advocating limited government authority, state power, and fiscal responsibility.

- Supports "constitutional conservatism," advocating limited government authority, state power, and fiscal responsibility.

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William Barbour is from Wallace, North Carolina.

William Barbour filed to run for North Carolina State Senator, District 9, in 2026.

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- In addition to drafting and voting on bills, your State Senator can serve on committees. This is important because many bills can be stalled in committee, preventing them making it to a vote.
- Your State Senator is responsible for representing your interests. They also are responsible for helping you navigate the state's services and bringing back resources to your district.
- The State Senator is elected to a 2-year term. There is no term limit.

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